Braided, spiced, studded, and banana leaf-wrapped breads have become holiday traditions across America with influences from around the world. Savor the moment with a baking project and celebrate the ...

BROOKLINE — For years, the secret to Carol Michael’s grandmother’s challah bread recipe was a mystery. Even after years of kneading the traditional Jewish loaves for her family’s Friday shabbat ...

SHARON — When Mandy Silverman's mother called her after a Rosh Hashanah brunch 11 years ago, she had no idea that conversation would change her life — especially considering her mother was simply ...

Challah changed Dr. Beth Ricanati’s life. More than 15 years ago, she started baking challah on Fridays as a self-care ritual, an experience illustrated in her memoir, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand ...

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish celebration, begins Nov. 28 and ends on Dec. 6 this year. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the holiday commemorates the underdog victory in 164 B.C. by a group of ...

Growing up Jewish meant challah! On Friday nights and special occasions, it was always one of the tastiest traditions — nothing compares to the beautifully braided shape, the shiny crust, and the soft ...

In the year 70, the Roman Empire destroyed what was known as the Second Temple in Jerusalem and, with that, the ability of the Jewish people to continue their hallowed sacrificial system. So, the ...

The braided egg bread known as challah is a staple in Jewish homes during Shabbat. But challah, like contemporary Israeli cuisine in general, is having a moment in the culinary world, where bakers are ...